Based on the 2007 Census conducted by the Central Statistical Agency of Ethiopia (CSA), this woreda has a total population of 65,271, of whom 38,370 are men and 26,901 women.
Dawed inhabitants Hagar-mokor,Hofi and Du'o kora centers, and they also belong Hara'una,Habal-alan, Galaso,Dabiley,Balawaren, Madhedh,Raako, and Bishaan Dhabiley mendhers and they don't get their deserved according to the woreda cabinet and other capitals, furthermore the Gurre clan is trying to change the official name of the woreda to a name referring to their respective clan name Gurre-bakaksa.
Of which Gurrebakaksa Woreda have the proportion of overall 797,300 livestock populations including but not limited to; Cattle (177,650), Goats (255,430), Sheep (302,385) and Camels (50,790) (LRPDB, 2017).
The lower productivity is attributed to high disease incidence and parasite burden, low genetic potential of indigenous breeds, inadequate management, poor nutrition and reproductive performance.
Recently, SRS in general and Gurrebakaksa woreda, pastoral development office in particular is planned to implement a wide range project called “Dhaqo oo Dheefso”.